National Days in May 2023

National Days in May 2023

Come learn about the different national days in mayEvery year people celebrate annual things like Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. Did you know, though, that something different is celebrated or appreciated on each day of the year. In this article I’m going to inform you about the different day

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Senior Citizen Prom

Senior Citizen Prom

A "surfin" prom night, hosted by Student Council!On April 15, Cloverdale High School’s Student Council and FCCLA hosted a “surfin” prom night! The theme for the night was “USA Beach Party.” FCCLA provided an array of food, from sand and ocean cupcakes to fruit kabobs. Though the turnout wasn’t what

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Cloverdale Main Street: Movie and Snacks!

Cloverdale Main Street: Movie and Snacks!

Student Author: Tara WainscottOn Saturday, February 25, Cloverdale Main Street will be hosting a family movie and fun night at Cloverdale High School! The doors open at 1:30 and the movie will start at 2:00 pm. The admission is free and you should also expect free popcorn, hot dogs, cookies, and oth

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Local Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Local Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Student Author: Katelyn MinkValentine’s Day, while it has its redeeming qualities, can lead to extreme gift giving anxiety. The expectations are high and so are the stakes. It can be tricky to find good gifts in such a small town, and this stress is increased when you wait until the last minute (as

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Cloverdale Highschool’s Christmas Sweater Contest

Cloverdale Highschool’s Christmas Sweater Contest

On Wednesday, December 14 Cloverdale High School hosted a Christmas sweater contest! Down below are some pictures of the many participants ⇓ We would like to thank Traci Scott for all the photos provided, and all the students who participated!

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Cloverdale Community School District Veterans Day Program

Cloverdale Community School District Veterans Day Program

On November 11th at 9 o’clock, the Cloverdale Community School District held its annual Veteran’s Day Program at the high school. The program consisted of the following:Prelude “Fanfare for the Unsung Hero” Opening Remark from Mr. Stoltz The Presenting of the Colors from Cloverdale American Legion T

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History of Thanksgiving

History of Thanksgiving

Every year, families celebrate Thanksgiving without knowing its true meaning and intent. Over 80% of Americans celebrate the holiday, don't you want to know where the holiday started?Every year, on the last Thursday of November, families around the US gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. Whether it’s

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Local Fall Break Activities

Local Fall Break Activities

Student Author: Kelton FulkersonFall break is wonderful due to multiple factors. For one, it’s a break from school, which is refreshing. But it’s also a time to enjoy the nice weather that fall brings and enjoy hanging out with family and friends. And to do that, leaving your home definitely helps.

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Cloverween!

Cloverween!

The town had a blast this Saturday, as there were food trucks, a parade, and vendors in the Cloverdale High School parking lot. The town did an amazing job and really showcased their Cloverdale Pride!

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Cloverdale Agri-Center Customer Appreciation Day Assistance

Cloverdale Agri-Center Customer Appreciation Day Assistance

Cloverdale FFA is looking for members to sign up and help at the Customer Appreciation Day at the Cloverdale Agri-Center on Saturday, August 20th. Times include 9-2:30. Sign up in the HS Ag Room or contact Mrs. Clingan for more information!

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Freshman Survival Guide

Freshman Survival Guide

Are you an incoming freshman with no idea what you are doing? Are you incredibly stressed for the first day, or even week, of school? Well, look no further than this comprehensive guide of high school advice.1.) Don’t PanicI get it. It’s your first day of school and you have no idea what you are doi

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History of Cloverdale

History of Cloverdale

Cloverdale, Indiana is a beloved town that many are lucky enough to call home. However, many of us who live here know almost nothing about how our hometown originated. According to “IndianaHistory.org,” Cloverdale was founded in 1839; it got its name from all of the clover fields and lovely shady da

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Valentine’s Day: Local Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day: Local Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day is a day to show love and appreciation for those around. Most people celebrate Valentine’s Day with their significant other and give gifts and treats. Trying to show your significant other you love and appreciate them might be hard to portray with gifts or goodies; looking locally

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New Year Resolutions

New Year Resolutions

As the New Year begins people across the world make promises or resolutions to themself. Majority of the time these resolutions go to waste even if they're good optimistic goals. Some of the most common resolutions people have are to lose weight, work out, and manage money. Even if shopping locally

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The Giving Season

The Giving Season

Picture it: it is Christmas morning. Kids are racing to the decked-out tree in the living room, waiting to see just what lies underneath for them. Maybe Santa brought them the toy they’ve been begging for! Parents excitedly watch their children unwrap presents with cheer. But what about those who do

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Food Drives for Thanksgiving

Food Drives for Thanksgiving

This year has been hard for everyone. It is the year following the Covid-19 pandemic. It is still present in our everyday lives, but everyone is trying to get things back to normal. Especially with Thanksgiving approaching quickly. People want to be able to spend Thanksgiving with their families

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Rising Gas Prices in Rural Communities

Rising Gas Prices in Rural Communities

Gas prices seem to keep climbing higher and higher daily, and it’s not getting much better. This has become a nationwide problem; gas prices have almost risen to $8 a gallon in California! How has Putnam County, specifically Cloverdale, been affected by this catastrophe?Community members of Cloverda

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Local News: What just happened?

Local News: What just happened?

We're here to fix local journalism. We believe all news is local. We believe in the power of the Fourth Estate. We believe in the empowerment of our communities and our young people. Most importantly, we believe there is an opportunity and a path forward to a new model of journalism that decouples r

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Supply Chain Issues May Impact Christmas Shopping

Supply Chain Issues May Impact Christmas Shopping

Advisers say holiday shoppers should start shopping early. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is causing shipping delays and supply shortages. This is what you should do.Though holidays may be a couple of months away, experts are saying that we should start shopping early. Material shortages and shipping

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Welcome to Citizen One

Welcome to Citizen One

Welcome to Citizen One!My name is Maria Skiles and I am the Bureau Chief for Citizen One’s Cloverdale Pilot Project. On behalf of the Citizen One administrators, contributors, student authors, and myself, I would like to thank you for being here. Being “here” not just in terms of being on the mobile

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Hoosier Topics shuttered after 40+ years of service

Hoosier Topics shuttered after 40+ years of service

Today – October 27th, 2021 – is the last issue you’ll be seeing of Cloverdale’s hometown paper, the Hoosier Topics. As reported in their September 29th edition, the decision to shut down the Hoosier Topics “was made necessary by the broader digital transformation that has impacted newspapers across

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What is Citizen One?

What is Citizen One?

Citizen One is a new approach to local journalism. We’ll be delivering news, information, and stories the way you like to read them – via a mobile app, available on both iOS and Android. Our website, citizenonenews.com, will also be available, as will a Progressive Web App (PWA) that gives you the s

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